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Ransomware riches stolen from cybercriminals! Karma hits back
In a process that can only be described as karma, cybercriminals were caught and complained that the ransomware they created and leased to others was used against them! These malware creators are actually the target of other cybercriminals, and they are now stealing ransom from them! Surprisingly, the people allegedly deceived by the ransomware group actually rented out the malware to these cybercriminals.
According to a ZDNet report, cybercriminals who have been using REvil ransomware to negatively affect major companies in the past few months have collected more than the agreed reduction in exchange for a license to use the ransomware tool. The REvil ransomware is behind some of the most notorious attacks against companies such as Acer, Quanta (Apple manufacturing partners), and Kaseya. Like the Conti ransomware variant, it is widely regarded as the most evil ransomware in the world One of the software tools. According to Tech Monitor, malware accounted for 13.1% of incidents in 2021.
These ransomware-as-a-service groups provide non-technical users with a way to choose and target victims in exchange for a reduction in the amount of ransom. According to the report, these complaints were discovered by the risk intelligence company Flashpoint on Russian underground forums, including users who said that the “partner program” was bad and the ransomware collective could not be “trusted”.
Another user claimed that negotiations to pay a ransom of $7 million (the victim tried to reduce the amount of the ransom) were affected by a “backdoor” that reportedly led to the conclusion of the negotiation. According to the report, on September 20, a backdoor allowed malware creators to bypass access by “customer” criminals who were able to decrypt ransomware files—effectively allowing creators to steal ransom money and remove “customer” criminals from Excluded from ransom transactions.
Whether these allegations will affect the popularity of REvil ransomware remains to be seen. Compared to any other ransomware tools in use today, it is currently one of the most popular ransomware as a service.
News Source : HT Tech
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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad
SpiceJet expands its domestic network with 8 new flights that will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad and also link Ahmedabad with Pune.
SpiceJet is further expanding its domestic network with the launch of eight new flights starting November 15.
In the statement released on Wednesday, the airline announced that these new routes will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad, while also linking Ahmedabad with Pune. This expansion follows the recent launch of 32 new flights in October 2024, including two international flights connecting Delhi with Phuket.
Last month, SpiceJet also commenced UDAN flights linking Shivamogga in Karnataka with Chennai and Hyderabad, and introduced double daily flights between Chennai and Kochi, enhancing connectivity across key regional and metropolitan cities.
“We are excited to announce the launch of new flights from Jaipur to Varanasi, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad, as well as from Ahmedabad to Pune, providing our passengers with greater flexibility and convenience,” SpiceJet Chief Business Officer Debojo Maharshi said.
“These new flights reflect our commitment to supporting passenger demand across tier-II cities and beyond. With our expanded winter schedule, including international and UDAN routes, we aim to provide our customers with greater convenience, affordability, and seamless travel experiences,” Maharshi added.
SpiceJet will deploy its 78-seater Q400 aircraft in these sectors. Bookings for the new flights are now open and tickets are available at the website of the airline, SpiceJet’s mobile app and through online travel portals and travel agents.
On Monday, the airline received a significant boost, with Acuite Ratings & Research Limited upgrading its long-term rating by four notches to ‘B ‘ and its short-term rating to A4. The rating agency has also assigned a ‘Stable’ outlook to the airline.
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